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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provide transformational education innovation through Africas first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high school and serving over 14, 000 families in 2022. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Purpose Of Role
SPARK Schools Math teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
SPARK Schools Maths teachers are Foundation Phase specialists, who receive on-going professional development
customised for their past experience and individual needs.
The Foundation Phase Math Teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities
- Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students
- Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create
- Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools
- Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
- Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the
- SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive
- Submit student results data when required.
- Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend
- Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all
- Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and
- Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
- Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
- Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
- Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
- B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers
- Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
- SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
- English language fluency.
- A clear criminal record
- Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and
- Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social ImpactDisruptor and Society Shaper who is
accessibility of university and careers for all.
- Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and
- Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of
We Are Looking For GEMS With The Following Attributes
- Grit: Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and
Benefits
SPARK offers:
- fair market linked remuneration
- performance-based annual bonuses and increases
- above average/good annual leave
- life, disability and funeral cover
- employee wellness support
- educational support & study leave
- individualised professional development, support and mentorship
- employee discount on school fees
- opportunities for career growth
R 20, 808.00 per month cost to company
Position Type: Temp
Locations: Johannesburg North Region
SPARK Ferndale
SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the companys Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK Schools Encourages Persons With Disabilities To Apply.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
